What is the cheapest way to get from Queens to Long Island?

The cheapest way to get from Queens to Long Island is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Queens to Long Island?

The fastest way to get from Queens to Long Island is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $40 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Queens and Long Island?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Liberty Av/Lefferts Blvd and arriving at Archer Av /160 St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

Is there a direct train between Queens and Long Island?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 75 St-Elderts Ln and arriving at Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Queens to Long Island?

The distance between Queens and Long Island is 4 miles. The road distance is 7.4 miles.

How do I travel from Queens to Long Island without a car?

The best way to get from Queens to Long Island without a car is to subway which takes 13 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Queens to Long Island?

The subway from 75 St-Elderts Ln to Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer takes 13 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Queens to Long Island bus from?

Queens to Long Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Liberty Av/Lefferts Blvd station.

Where do I catch the Queens to Long Island train from?

Queens to Long Island train services, operated by MTA, depart from 75 St-Elderts Ln station.

Where does the Queens to Long Island bus arrive?

Queens to Long Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Archer Av /160 St station.

Where does the Queens to Long Island train arrive?

Queens to Long Island train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer station.

Can I drive from Queens to Long Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Queens to Long Island is 7 miles. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Queens to Long Island.

Where can I stay near Long Island?

There are 53+ hotels available in Long Island.

Queens to Long Island - 5 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, car, and foot

There are 5 ways to get from Queens to Long Island by subway, bus, taxi, car, or foot

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 75 St-Elderts Ln to Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archersubway J / ...
13 min
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liberty Av/Lefferts Blvd to Archer Av /160 Stbus Q112
21 min
$2–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Queens to Brooklyntaxi 7.3 mi
12 min
$40–50
Drive 7.3 mi
1. Drive from Queens to Brooklyncar 7.3 mi
12 min
$2
Walk
1. Take the foot from Queens to Archer Av/160 Stwalk 2.7 mi
52 min

Queens to Long Island by subway

961Weekly Subways

13 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3.7 mi
Duration: 13 min

What companies run services between Queens, NY, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 75 St-Elderts Ln to Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Liberty Av/Lefferts Blvd to Archer Av /160 St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 21 min.

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